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more about #americanvogue more comments → otennant38001: Every time I read Lara Stone being described as "curvy" or "voluptuous" I indulge myself in a brief fantasy in which Christina Hendricks breaks into t... more » pointfivejew: This right here? THIS makes me glad that my career is one based on how smart I am, not how pretty I am. I mean, yeah, I make science and mass spectr... more » straightbuggin: Ughh...every time I read something about this woman and her "curves," I have to just say to my computer screen, "Oh, BOO." I understand that she often... more » koalaholic: Lara seems like a very fragile person. Not trying to be snarky, but maybe she should consider a different career. You feel sad when people criticize ... more » UritBarlow: ugh, this strikes a cord for me. I work in TV sometimes and I've had female celebs and lady correspondents say things like "luscious" and "curvy" to r... more » asparaguss59: This is such an absolute joke. The anorexia-pushers of the fashion industry have really had their way, haven't they? They've pushed the siz standard d... more » Rooo sez BISH PLZ: "Did she fling her arms in the air, too, Vogue? Because limb amputation sounds almost as painful as reading that sentence!) " *snerk* ILU just for th... more » Sadako: "and the stylist took out this tight corset dress and said, 'Here, put it on,' and I was like, 'Who are you kidding?' There was no way, so that was ve... more » jeepchic: Why not give up on models and send mannequins down the runway on a conveyor belt? Provided, of course, that they are extra tall and extra thin. Voila!... more » raineesue: While I do agree that the modeling industry needs a boot to the head -- the business is looks-based. When you become a model, you KNOW that your live... more » DinaRonson : Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Yeah, clearly.... [4.bp.blogspot.com] WHAT!?@ more » STICKSnSCONES: The Vogue article states that she is 5'10 rather than 5'7. I would think this makes her even less atypical than the article conveys. more » Valkyrie607: "It's like, come on, she's a woman; whether you're buying jeans at the mall or wearing couture, you know what it's like for clothes not to fit. It's n... more » alwayswrite: Body diversity is a serious issue in magazines. But Lara Stone is highly successful - wasn't she in the top 10 models of the decade post? I would rath... more » Edna Sednitzer: She seems to suffer as a result of her career (drinking problems, pills, body snarking in the hands of insensitive jerks, etc.). Why would she remain ... more » -
#weightymatters
"You Know They Mean 'Fat':" Lara Stone, Crystal Renn, And Body Diversity
Consider the cruel plight of model Lara Stone. Although she wears, at most, a U.S. size 4, the fact that she has breasts means that — well, nobody in fashion calls her 'fat' exactly, but...
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#ragtrade
Beyoncé's Hot Scent; Madonna Prefers Shoes To Sex
- Beyoncé's first perfume, Heat, launches in February. She says, "Red is one of my favorite colors, as is gold." And the bottle is intended to look antique, because her mother had so many old perfumes when she was little. [WWD]
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#ragtrade
Lady Gaga Sells Lipstick With Cyndi Lauper; Nike Calls Tiger's Infidelities "A Minor Blip"
- Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga's M.A.C. Viva Glam ad is out. Gaga looks...surprisingly normal. [FWD]
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#maghag
Once Upon A Time Lady Gaga Was In Vogue
Oh my God. Did American Vogue just publish something good? More » -
#ragtrade
Miley & Max For Wal-Mart Is Cheap; Lady Gaga Planning A Clothing Line
- Today in pointless clothing lines of the stars: Miley Cyrus and Max Azria's Wal-Mart collection! The digs look well worth every penny of their sub-$20 price point. [Lucky]
- Now, even the Kings of Leon has one. [Blackbook]
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#ragtrade
Stella's GapKids Line Debuts; Nicole's Navajo-Inspired Footwear
- Stella McCartney's collection for GapKids is pretty damn adorable. [KanyeUniverseCity]
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#weightymatters
Model Crystal Renn On Self-Acceptance, Size, & The Fashion Industry
Everyone knows Crystal Renn. You've seen her in magazines. Yesterday, when I met her at the 34th St. Lane Bryant — which is decked with pictures of the dark-haired plus-size supermodel — even a customer was telling Crystal's life story.
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#maghag
Is French Vogue Editor Pushing Back On Anna Wintour's Media Moment?
Vogue's Anna Wintour has been on a charm offensive — her contract is up, her movie is out, and she's been making the Letterman rounds. So why'd Carine Roitfeld choose today to plant/participate in a news-less fluff piece about herself? More » -
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Model Confronts Online Enemy; Is Simon Doonan Redecorating The White House?
- Model Liskula Cohen has confronted the woman revealed as the author of a hate-blog directed against her. Cohen told the woman that she forgave her, but the blogger did not apologize — probably because a defamation suit is pending. [P6]
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#ragtrade
Cate Nabs Vogue Cover; Naomi Attacks Photographer
- Australian Vogue's September cover is out, and it features a stunning illustration of Cate Blanchett. [WWD]
- Meanwhile, Fashion Week Daily is reporting on a rumor that Victoria Beckham might be American Vogue's October cover model. [FWD]
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#fashionweak
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Fashion Week?
The recession is shaking the fashion industry's foundations. Last fall's 85% discounts begat this spring's layoffs. Magazines have folded, labels have shuttered, and consumer spending continues to fall. Anna Wintour thinks this could be solved with a spot of price-fixing.
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#ragtrade
Madonna's Visit To Disaster Victims Brought To You By Dior!
- New lows in celebrity sartorial publicity: Dior would like everyone to know that Madonna was wearing its sunglasses when she visited the victims of her stage collapse in Marseille, which killed two workers and left eight injured. [WWD]
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#infashion
An 80s-Tastic Christy Turlington Retrospective
Christy Turlington's presence on the August cover of American Vogue prompted Style.com to duck into the archives for more of the supermodel's old work for the title. We thought the list lacked for a little seminal 80s campaign oomph, so...
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#maghag
Christy Turlington Bags Another Vogue Cover
American Vogue's "Age" issue features Christy Turlington. This must have been what Anna Wintour meant when she stated that an upcoming issue was tied to a supermodel. Larger pics, and a peek inside, after the jump. [Models.com] More » -
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Jacko's Sparkly Concert Costume; Anna Read What You Wrote About Her On Facebook
- Michael Jackson has settled on a costume for his upcoming tour: an ensemble made entirely from Swarovski crystals. His wardrobe uses 300,000 of the sparklers. Of course, this is the man who once wore a gold-plated jacket. [WWD]
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#maghag
In Vogue: Things Learned From The September Issue, September Issue Trailer
Button up your gladiators for a trip to '07, fashionistas! The trailer for The September Issue — the hotly-guarded, perhaps-unfavorable, partially-Hearst-produced documentary about Anna Wintour and American Vogue's biggest-ever issue, the 840-page, 727-ad September, 2007, behemoth — has leaked online. More » -
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Kate Moss Destroys Hopes Of Kills Fans; Emma Watson To Design Own Line?
- One of the hazards of dating a rock star: When, mid-fight, you want to throw some of his stuff into a pool, there's a slight risk that he might have unreleased, non-backed-up new songs among his personal effects. [Mirror]
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#the25000question
Anna Wintour's Shiny, Sparkly Fashion "Rosebud": The Candidates
Three weeks ago, we announced we'd scour heaven, earth, and Style.com, for the little $25,000 sequined dress that Anna Wintour won't quit moaning about not getting to put into her magazine because Vogue now represents thrift.
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#ragtrade
Supermodel Gets Naked For Movie; The Kaiser Said To Be Leaving Chanel
- Posters The Last International Playboy, featuring Lydia Hearst in a state of undress have been banned in major cities. We just hope all this publicity right ahead of the June 12 release won't harm its box-office! [Observer]


